[Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08] (open access)

[Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]

Document titled, Application for Order Shortening Time, Change of Hearing Date on Order to Show Cause Re Contempt and Order thereon." The application was submitted in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al., on September 8, 1977, by Eulalio Frausto, Attorney for Defendant Eduardo Morga, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo. The order is signed by W. Howard Hartley, Judge of the Superior Court.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Frausto, Eulalio
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-08] (open access)

[Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-08]

Certificate of membership for John J. Herrera in the League of United Latin American Citizens Houston Council Number 60, dated October 8, 1953.
Date: October 8, 1953
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping of Win Post Tourney openers] (open access)

[Clipping of Win Post Tourney openers]

Section of the Houston Post covering the Post Tourney. Includes Post Tourney Calendar and Tournament Box Scores, and names of the teams and their performance. Also includes an article by Frank Morris, "Mexicans Field Sensationally behind Beltran."
Date: July 8, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08] (open access)

[Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]

Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding. The Order was filed on September 8, 1977, in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al. Eduardo Morga lists the reasons Velez should be in contempt.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08]

Envelope received by John J. Herrera in the mail from the State of Texas.
Date: September 8, 1967
Creator: Texas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08] (open access)

[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]

Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1972
Creator: Garza, Pedro
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield to John J. Herrera -1977-02-08] (open access)

[Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield to John J. Herrera -1977-02-08]

Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, in Waco, Texas addressed to John J. Herrera. The envelope is post-marked February 8, 1977.
Date: February 8, 1977
Creator: Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail (open access)

Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail

Newspaper clipping about Frank Ferree's letters complaining about the quality of food in the Brownsville, Texas jail, hand-dated July 8, 1952.
Date: July 8, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
John J. Herrera Resigns as National Legal Adviser of LULAC (open access)

John J. Herrera Resigns as National Legal Adviser of LULAC

Speech by John J. Herrera given at the LULAC National Executive Board and National LULAC Supreme Council Meeting October 8, 1977 at the Arlington Hyatt House Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. In the speech, Herrera details the reasons for his resignation from the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: October 8, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge to Manuel Urbina - 1966-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge to Manuel Urbina - 1966-11-08]

Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge, of the Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, to Reverend Manuel Urbina, dated November 8, 1966. Rutledge thanks Urbina for his many years of service and wishes Urbina will in his retirement at the end of 1966.
Date: November 8, 1966
Creator: Rutledge, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08]

Letter from David Adame, Executive Director, directed to Fellow LULACs, printed on State Director of LULAC for Texas letterhead, and dated November 8, 1963. The letter invites LULAC members to the State Directors' Reception and Ball to honor Joe A. Garza and states that President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady have been invited to the event.
Date: November 8, 1963
Creator: Adame, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-08]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated February 8, 1977, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: February 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gayle E. Talley to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gayle E. Talley to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-08]

Letter from Gayle E. Talley, Credit Manager Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera, giving final notice for a past due account and indicates the next step will be legal action on the part of the hotel to collect. The letter is dated June 8, 1977.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Talley, Gayle E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-08]

Letter from George I. Sánchez, The University of Texas at Austin, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated November 8, 1950. Sánchez regrets that he cannot attend meeting in Wharton, Texas, because of health reasons. Sánchez stresses the importance of LULAC promoting civic betterment for all Texans.
Date: November 8, 1950
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for facts on the segregation of Mexicans in public housing. Sánchez also asks Herrera about the status of the retrial of the Pete Hernández case.
Date: November 8, 1954
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, discussing the issues facing Mexicans in the United States. Sánchez also mentions sending some pamphlets to Herrera in a separate letter.
Date: November 8, 1954
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, discussing the issues facing Mexicans in the United States. Sánchez also mentions sending some pamphlets to Herrera in a separate letter.
Date: November 8, 1954
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-08]

Letter from Gilbert Gomez, LULAC National Treasurer, to all LULAC Councils, dated May 8,1953. Notice of upcoming LULAC National Convention on June 12-14, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Reminder that councils with unpaid dues will not be eligible to seat delegates at the convention.
Date: May 8, 1953
Creator: Gomez, Gilbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
Date: March 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-03-08] (open access)

[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-03-08]

Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez regarding solicitation for beer, which will be taken up at the meeting of the Industry Relations Committee on the following Friday.
Date: March 8, 1966
Creator: Leonard, Homer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]

Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date: November 8, 1962
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History